About Stacha Halpern
Lived 1919 – 1969 (aged 49). Stacha Halpern was an Australian and Polish painter and ceramicist.
Stanislav "Stacha" Halpern (20 October 1919 – 28 January 1969) was a Polish Australian painter and sculptor. Following the Nazi Germany invasion of Poland in 1939, Halpern emigrated to Australia. A decade later he became a naturalised Australian citizen. Based in Melbourne for much of his early career, Halpern painted bold semi-abstract works of street life. Later he travelled throughout Europe and experimented with pure abstraction and expressionistic portraiture.
Paintings, sculptures and pottery by Halpern are held in several of Australia's public collections including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Art Gallery of South Australia.
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Who was Stacha Halpern?
Polish Australian artist (1919-1969)
When was Stacha Halpern born?
Stacha Halpern was born on 20 October 1919 in Zhovkva.
When did Stacha Halpern die?
Stacha Halpern died on 28 January 1969 in Melbourne.
What was Stacha Halpern's occupation?
Stacha Halpern was a painter and ceramicist.
What nationality was Stacha Halpern?
Stacha Halpern was Australian and Polish.
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